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U.S. tech stocks stoke market's rally

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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Stocks rallied Friday, led by the tech and airline sectors, as an employment report revealing that fewer-than-expected jobs were lost last month gave buyers something to latch on to. Good news on the factory sector also bolstered the bulls' case. See full story.

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) - Factory orders increased for a third month in four during March on improved demand for key nondefense capital goods, government figures showed Friday. See full story.

Economic Report: Jobless rate jumps to 6% as 48,000 jobs lost

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The U.S. labor market weakened significantly in April, as companies shed jobs for the third straight month while the unemployment rate jumped to 6 percent. See full story.

Europe Markets: Unilever stumbles, Ahold gains and all eyes on euro

LONDON (CBS.MW) - European stocks remained weaker on Friday as the euro held onto four-year highs vs. the dollar and as manufacturing figures for the eurozone in April disappointed the market. See full story.

ExxonMobil's first-quarter profits soar

IRVING, Texas (CBS.MW) -- ExxonMobil on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings that more than tripled from a year ago, fueled by higher commodity prices and $2.25 billion in one-time gains. See full story.

Gadfly: Commentary: Now we should believe Wall St.?

WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The big investment firms -- and the self-regulatory organizations that are supposed to keep them honest - think this week's $1.4 billion settlement with regulators will restore investor confidence in Wall Street. See full story.

Resident Authority: Mortgages still at bottom, so get off yours

CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- The low-rate refinancing train is still idling on track No. Less-Than-Six. It was scheduled to leave the station more than a year ago, but the economic engine that was supposed to do all the pulling is short on fuel. See full story.

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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Financial stocks gave back early gains at the close Monday failing to keep pace with a broad market rally and after discount broker Charles Schwab & Co. slashed fees for investors.

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